Kings vs. Warriors video highlights

You'll notice that this highlight reel is necessarily shorter than previous preseason editions. As always, thanks to the team's Kingsflix service!

Kings sanctioned for handshake routine

On Tuesday, we found out that the NBA would begin limiting teams to just 90 seconds after starting lineups were announced to get on court and ready for the tip. This is aimed at cutting down the long handshake and prep routines a number of players and teams have adopted. If a team isn't ready to tip after 90 seconds, referees can assess delay of game warnings. Multiple warnings can be assessed and, per usual, the second warning leads to a technical foul and a free throw for the other team.

On Tuesday, the Kings became (to my knowledge) the first team assessed a delay of game warning under the rule. (See update below.)

Gary Gerould on the radio broadcast mentioned during the first timeout that the rule had been explained to media row and that the official had indicated he did assess Sacramento a delay of game warning for a too-long handshake period. I personally blame Isaiah Thomas, a strong young leader who insists on talking up each of his teammates before going into battle for two hours. How dare he.

Thank goodness for the NBA league office.

UPDATE: It appears that the Celtics actually earned the first warning on Saturday. We can't win anything.

Kings Fall To Warriors 98-88 in Final Home Preseason Game

Kings vs. Warriors: Game Thread

The game tips just after 7 p.m. Pacific. No TV broadcasts available. Go Kings!

Kings vs. Warriors: Can Sacramento remain unbeaten during the part of the season that doesn't matter?

The Kings are 2-0 in preseason, and stay home to face the Warriors on Wednesday.